Standards in wildlife forensic science, with a focus on non-human DNA analysis. [PDF]
AbstractFor genetic data to be used in forensic casework, it has to be produced within a controlled environment that follows strict quality standards. However, recent reviews have suggested that wildlife forensic laboratories are behind in the development and adherence to appropriate standards for casework.
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An overview to the investigative approach to species testing in wildlife forensic science. [PDF]
The extent of wildlife crime is unknown but it is on the increase and has observable effects with the dramatic decline in many species of flora and fauna. The growing awareness of this area of criminal activity is reflected in the increase in research papers on animal DNA testing, either for the identification of species or for the genetic linkage of a
Linacre A, Tobe SS.
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Utility of mitochondrial DNA in wildlife forensic science: reliable identification of confiscated materials from Eastern India [PDF]
The poachers adopted various cunning ways to modify the wildlife materials before commercialization. Thus, the confiscated wildlife materials is often a crime with no eyewitness and difficult for identification.
Vikas Kumar +7 more
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International Science & Practice Conference of the Society for Wildlife Forensic Science
The paper presents the outcomes of the International Science & Practice Conference of the Society for Wildlife Forensic Science that took place June 5–9, 2017, in Edinburgh ...
S. A. Smirnova +2 more
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Species-level identification and differentiation of deer antlers using ATR-FTIR spectroscopy and chemometrics [PDF]
Antlers are the fastest-growing osseous tissue in mammals, undergoing periodic regeneration associated with the mating season. Their high strength and resistance to fracture have made them a valuable material for the manufacture of hunting tools ...
Chandra Prakash Sharma +2 more
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Investigating Intraspecific Attacks in Brown Bears (Ursus arctos) Using a Forensic Approach: Evidence from Northern Italy [PDF]
Fatal intraspecific aggression in brown bears (Ursus arctos) remains poorly documented, yet elucidating its dynamics is critical in order to understand species’ physiology, informing management strategies, and advancing wildlife forensic science ...
Cristina Marchetti +6 more
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Case of Japanese Marten (Martes melampus) Identification by mtDNA Analysis in a Series of Vehicle Cable Damage Incidents [PDF]
A series of incidents involving damage to vehicle speed sensor cables occurred in an urban area in Japan. At the request of the police, DNA analysis was conducted to identify the animal species responsible.
Reina Ueda +3 more
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Adrian Linacre (ed): Forensic science in wildlife investigations [PDF]
Linzi Wilson-Wilde
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Factors affecting the identification of individual mountain bongo antelope [PDF]
The recognition of individuals forms the basis of many endangered species monitoring protocols. This process typically relies on manual recognition techniques.
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Proficiency tests are an important practice in forensic laboratories. However, the range of species available for wildlife forensic proficiency testing is currently limited, especially for laboratories in Africa and Asia where CITES-listed species are ...
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